"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA"
GOODSPEED BROS.  1884


   ALEXANDER H. BIVINS was born in Shawswick Township, March 21, 1842, 
being the youngest of eight children of Richard and Elizabeth (Bivins)
Bivins.  The father was a native of Maryland, born January 7, 1799, 
and was married in Kentucky, March 21, 1826, and the next year he 
moved to Lawrence County.  His wife died May 4, 1880.  Alexander H. 
had little advantage of securing an education.  At the age of about 
twenty-three years he was united in marriage with Melinda Bailey, 
(December 8, 1864).  Four of their five children are now living -- 
Clarence M., Charles W., Eddie N., and Erta M. -- their ages being, 
respectively, eighteen, sixteen, twelve and five years.  Mr. Bivins now
owns a farm of 118 acres, all good land.  In 1864 he enlisted in Company
E, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Regiment, and served one hundred days,
receiving his discharge in September, 1864.  Mr. and Mrs. Bivins are 
members of the Christian Church.  He is a good Democrat, a Mason, 
and an enterprising citizen.  His good wife has largely 
contributed to his success in life. Their son Clarence has been 
attending school at Danville, Ind.


Data Entry Volunteer: Lynn Dielman  "lynnd@adnc.com"